What do these numbers mean?

[Shannen Durphey]

Hi, Jens.

Oh sure.  Ask the engineers first, then when they can't help ask the list.  I
don't know if I should even tell you this.  But I'm being sarcastic of course.

http://eol.grolen.com/shannen/pics/vinpage.jpg

Sorry for the size of the file.  It didn't want to clean up without a fair
amount of work.
Shannen


Jens Larsen wrote:
> 
> I have a 305 TPI from a 1986 TransAm. The then engine number is:  2GN207358, but
> I never saw the car the engine was from so I had no VIN.  I called Pontiac, and
> they could not cross the engine number to a VIN.  However, the engineer gave me
> some numbers to make a complete VIN:
> 
> 1G2FW87F    2GN207358
> 
> 1 = U.S.
> G = GM
> 2 = Pontiac
> FW = TransAm
> 87 = hard top (not convertible)
> F = fuel injection
> 
> 2 = I was told this is a, "check digit"... "is not important"
> G = 1986
> N = Norwood (assembly plant)
> 207358 is the numerical sequence.
> 
> I want to purchase a whole rebuilt computer.  My local parts stores are looking
> for an F, G, or H code.  Some people tell me the 8th digit of the VIN is what
> they want.  In the case above that would be F.  However....  If  F = fuel
> injection, why would NAPA say it could be F, G, or H?
> 
> I have not been asked if it is automatic transmission, or manual, or anything
> else.  Why, are the automatic and manual computers the same?
> 
> TIA
> 
> Jens Larsen
> 
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